Outlook bright for trucking industry careers

6:01 PM,
May 4, 2013

The improving economy means manufacturers are busy and need to get their products out to customers. That means shipping goods out by truck, which translates to steady demand for both regional delivery as well as cross-country drivers. The state projects between 2,000 and 3,000 positions will be available annually in Wisconsin through 2020.

Written by

Larry Avila
Gannett Wisconsin Media

The improving economy means manufacturers are busy and need to get their products out to customers.

That means shipping goods out by truck, which translates to steady demand for both regional delivery as well as cross-country drivers. The state projects between 2,000 and 3,000 positions will be available annually in Wisconsin through 2020.

"The outlook suggests that (trucking companies) are looking aggressively to fill the needs they have," said Jeff Sachse, a labor market analyst for the state Department of Workforce Development. ...